WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Clean energy advocates react to Duke Energy's proposed Carbon Plan * Chapel Hill, N.C. -- Clean energy groups involved in the North Carolina Utilities Commission proceeding to develop a new state plan for reducing heat-trapping carbon pollution from electricity generation--known as the Carbon Plan--reacted to a proposed plan by regulated monopoly Duke Energy. Coming after the state legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Statement on the Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - " Democrats in the House and the Senate have chosen partisan politics over the safety and security of the American people - a true injustice to millions of Americans. Instead of passing a clean CR that would add $22.5 billion to the Disaster Relief Fund -- funding that could go a long way in WNC recovery -- my col  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on Democrat-Led Government Shutdown * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after Democrats forced a government shutdown: "Tonight, Democrats shut down the government because Republicans refused to hand them $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending. House Republic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Legislation to Continue FEMA Disaster Recovery Efforts During Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As government funding is set to expire, Congressman Moore introduced the Disaster Relief Continuity Act to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster recovery efforts continue uninterrupted, despite Senate Democrats blocking a clea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the federal government: "Let's be abundantly clear - Republicans control the White House, the House, and Senate. They have refused to negotiate with Democrats since day one of this corrupt administration  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy files 2025 Carolinas Resource Plan, continues modernizing energy infrastructure to support future growth * Update to the long-range plan approved by North Carolina and South Carolina regulators last year supports economic success of both states * Plan meets significant growth while saving customers money - future bill impacts are below inflation * Duke Energy today filed its biennial long-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- IQVIA, Durham, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed guidance on Medicare and Medicaid payment policies for the calendar year 2026. The letter highlights IQVIA's support for integrating Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures and Patient Activation Measures (PAMs) as critical components in the evolving landscape of value-based care. In the letter, IQVIA outlines its extensive background in d  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Oct. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release: * * * MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, Announces Leadership Transitions to Strengthen Member Engagement and Strategy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, today announced two key leadership transitions designed to strengthen member engagement, enterprise strategy and communications. Megan Gardner will   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Requests Pay Withheld During Democrat Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., requested that his congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the Democrat-forced government shutdown. "No member of Congress should be paid while the American people are forced to endure the serious consequences of the Democrats' willful negligence and political games,"  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * 'Embodied' AI in Virtual Reality Improve Programming Student Confidence Researchers have found that giving AI "peers" in virtual reality (VR) a body that can interact with the virtual environment can help students learn programming. Specifically, the researchers found students were more willing to accept these "embodied" AI peers as partners, compared to voice-only AI, helping   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Where Financial Advisors Grew Up Influences Their Business Ethics A new study finds that where financial advisors were raised plays a significant role in establishing their core code of ethics, which has a significant impact on their professional behavior as adults. Specifically, researchers found that where advisors grew up significantly predicted the likelihood that they enga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Offers Resources to Constituents During Republican Government Shutdown * CHARLOTTE, NC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement to Charlotteans on the resources available to anyone impacted by the Republican government shutdown and how her office can provide assistance to constituents during this difficult time for everyday Americans. "Republicans   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee's Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the federal government: "For months, Democrats have made it clear that we are ready to work across the aisle on a bipartisan funding agreement   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Spearheads GOP Effort To Hold Soft-on-Crime Democrat-run Cities Accountable * WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of 10 House Republicans in introducing legislation targeting crime in Democrat-run cities. Representative Harris said, "America is facing a crime epidemic. Too often, Democrat-run cities put criminals first and victims last -- Iryna Za  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Short-sighted Duke Energy Plan Recognizes Benefits of Solar and Battery Storage While Still Extending Outdated, Expensive Coal in North Carolina * "Duke Energy's proposed 2025 Carbon Plan reaffirms that large amounts of solar and battery storage remain the cheapest choice to meet growing demand, even without a short-term carbon reduction requirement. It also finds that, if batt  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Shutdown FAQs * As of October 1st, a government shutdown has taken effect after Senate Democrats blocked legislation to continue funding. Congressman Moore voted for a clean extension to keep the government open. During the shutdown, Congressman Moore's office will remain fully open to serve constituents. While some federal agencies may experience delays, our staff will continue assisting with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Urges Senate to Replenish Disaster Relief Fund to Help Western NC Recover * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis delivered remarks on the Senate floor marking the one-year anniversary of Helene, highlighting how the government shutdown is hurting North Carolinians recovering from Helene and urging his Democratic colleagues to end the government shutdown so the FEMA Disaster Reli  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente to step down in June 2026 * Dr. Susan R. Wente announced today that she will step down as Wake Forest University's president on June 30, 2026. She has served as Wake Forest's 14th president and a Distinguished University Professor of Biology and Biochemistry since July 2021. "With a sense of gratitude and optimism, I write today to share a personal decision,  more